I mentioned here that my son had finally agreed to get a hair cut. I know some parents will question that statement: 'agreed to a hair cut.' I learned a while back to pick my battles with my kids. Hair was a battle I didn't need to win. Both were told to keep it clean, … Continue reading He’s got CRAZY hair!
Tag: teens
Weirdo
Sweet, honeyed amber Sun-kissed, intoxicating Nectar of the gods During a recent afternoon of errands, The Boy and I stopped for lunch. I usually drink plain iced tea, but this day was Hades Hot and the lure of a tall, cold glass of sweet tea was too great. After lunch we hit the grocery store. … Continue reading Weirdo
Writer’s block
It’s not life or death. It’s not even a make or break business deal, a non-negotiable deadline that could mean a cut in pay or total loss of a job. It’s a personal mission to write some little something that doesn’t completely suck and maybe, just maybe garner a few ‘nice job’ comments from faceless … Continue reading Writer’s block
No parking
Under normal circumstances, neither of these signs would be out-of-the-ordinary. They are guarding an empty lot, and presumably the land owner is simply attempting to keep unwanted visitors from tramping around on his property. The thing that prompted me to take a picture of two innocuous signs is that the tree they are nailed to … Continue reading No parking
Thin spiral notebook 